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Hearing loss is one of the most common birth disorders in children. Newborn hearing screening is
available through all major hospitals in the state in order to detect and treat hearing loss.
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About 160 babies a year in Mississippi are either born with hearing loss or soon develop it. If hearing
impairment goes undetected, it can result in delays in speech and language, and eventually handicap the child
in school and social life.
Any hospital in Mississippi that delivers at least 100 babies a year can perform
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Any hospital in Mississippi that delivers at least 100 babies a year can perform
hearing screening. Early detection of this invisible disorder can greatly improve your child's chance of leading a normal
life. To find out more about screening, hearing testing and other steps you can take, contact the Department of Health's
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program at (601) 576-7427, or call the toll-free number below.
Proper hearing development: our Hearing Checklist lists the milestones in hearing development from birth to 3 years of age.
Contact
MDH Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program: (800) 451-3903
The Mississippi Department of Health
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Post Office Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
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